U.K. Parliament demands answers from defence chief

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LONDON Oct 10 (Reuters) – U.K. parliament opposition demanded a fuller explanation from Defence Secretary Liam Fox on Monday over his contacts with a close friend in the defence business that could cost him his job.

Monday, October 10, 2011 3:38:48 PM

Fox's future hangs in the balance as the initial findings of an inquiry into whether national security had been breached is due to land on the desk of Prime Minister David Cameron later on Monday.

Fox, one of the most senior members of Cameron's government, apologised on Sunday for giving "the impression of wrongdoing" by his frequent private meetings with businessman Adam Werritty but said he would not quit.

But his apology failed to satisfy the newspapers, all full of stories about Fox's contacts with Werritty, or the opposition Labour Party, which demanded answers.